NBA MVP POWER RANKINGS

A look at the favorites for the Maurice Podoloff Trophy through the first two months of the 2018-19 season.

John Chick / Dec 11, 2018

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5

Kevin Durant

As of Tuesday, Durant leads the NBA in total points and is second in minutes. With the Warriors' depth thinner than ever, even more rests on their stars' shoulders.

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DURANT SEASON STATS

MP
35.8
PTS
28.8
REB
7.7
AST
6.2
BLK
1
TS%
62.5

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4

Anthony Davis

The Pelicans have fallen out of the playoff picture for the moment; they'll only get back in with Davis leading the way. He leads the NBA in win shares (4.7) and VORP (2.5).

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Davis season stats

MP
36.8
PTS
27.4
REB
12.2
AST
4.8
STL
1.7
BLK
2.8

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3

Kawhi Leonard

Leonard's back in a big way from a lost 2017-18 season. He's the fulcrum of the team with the league's best record, and he's hitting career highs in scoring and rebounding.

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Leonard season stats

MP
34.7
PTS
26.1
REB
8.3
AST
3
STL
1.9
3P%
38.1

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2

LeBron James

He must never be counted out. James has led the Lakers to a 6-1 record in their last seven, averaging over 30 points a game during that stretch.

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James season stats

MP
34.9
PTS
28.3
REB
7.7
AST
7.1
STL
1.3
PER
27.3

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1

Giannis Antetokounmpo

You're witnessing the early stages of the transition from LeBron James' league to Antetokounmpo's. While he still lacks a 3-point shot, everything else the Greek Freak does is elite.

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Antetokounmpo season stats

MP
34
PTS
26.5
REB
13.3
AST
6
STL
1.5
DBPM
5.1

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Just missed the cut

Stephen Curry: He's missed 11 games due to injury, but he's back and on pace for the second 50-40-90 season of his career.

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